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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.98, 497.62 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.98, 497.62 and 137.08 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.98 : 497.62 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.98/497.62 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.98x = 497.62 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.98x = 68,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,213.75/331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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